Subsea R&D Hardware Engineer

The University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 104,000 - 174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid basic medical coverage

Retirement contributions

Paid vacation and sick time

Paid holidays

Job summary

A public research university is looking for an R&D Hardware Mechanical Engineering Scientist in Austin. The successful candidate will contribute to underwater acoustic system research and development, manage junior staff, and engage in field testing. Applicants should possess a bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Ocean Engineering and have at least three years of experience in related fields. Competitive salary range is from $104,000 to $174,000 annually, depending on qualifications.

Qualifications

• 3 years of related work experience required.
• Experience creating detailed engineering drawings as per industry standards.
• Ability to manage and mentor junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Design support for underwater acoustic systems and sensors.
• Deploy and recover subsea systems in the field.
• Assist with hardware procurement and shop organization.

Skills

Advanced proficiency with CAD software (e.g., Creo, Solidworks)

Programming for engineering computation (e.g., MATLAB)

Field-testing experience with mechanical hardware

Attention to detail

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Ocean Engineering

Advanced degree in Mechanical or Ocean Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

COMSOL

Job description

A public research university is looking for an R&D Hardware Mechanical Engineering Scientist in Austin. The successful candidate will contribute to underwater acoustic system research and development, manage junior staff, and engage in field testing. Applicants should possess a bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Ocean Engineering and have at least three years of experience in related fields. Competitive salary range is from $104,000 to $174,000 annually, depending on qualifications.